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Delete Waypoint

Please note that Deleting a waypoint is a permanent action, and once deleted, it cannot be undone.

Steps to Delete a Waypoint

  • Navigate to the Waypoint dashboard.
  • Locate or search the waypoint you want to delete in the waypoint list.
  • Look for the delete icon associated with the waypoint, which is typically located at the end represented by a trash bin.
  • Click on the delete icon for the respective waypoint.
  • A confirmation dialog will appear, asking you to confirm the deletion.
  • Confirm the deletion by clicking on the Delete button.
  • The waypoint will be removed from the waypoint list and deleted from the system.
danger

Deleting a waypoint means permanently removing it from the system. This action is irreversible, and once a waypoint is deleted, it cannot be recovered. Therefore, it is essential to double-check before confirming the deletion to avoid unintentionally removing a waypoint.

caution

Deleting a waypoint will have significant consequences, when you delete a waypoint, it will invalidate all missions that depend on that specific waypoint. Any ongoing or planned tasks involving that waypoint will be disrupted.

tip

Instead of deleting a waypoint, it's often more advisable to update it, especially when waypoint position adjustments are needed. Here's why updating is a better practice:

  • Updating waypoints allows you to make necessary adjustments while retaining the continuity of missions that rely on those waypoints. This prevents mission disruption.
  • Updating waypoints is a more efficient way to make changes to waypoints. It's faster and more convenient than deleting and creating a new waypoint. By this you need to find and update all the missions that rely on that waypoint.